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Today, Sep 4
With a sword at its throat: what is behind Volkswagen's efficiency plan
Business

With a sword at its throat: what is behind Volkswagen's efficiency plan

Volkswagen has unveiled a major efficiency plan involving mass layoffs and factory closures. The company aims to streamline its model range and optimize production amid declining sales in China.

Reports: Volkswagen to phase out Seat brand by 2029
Business

Reports: Volkswagen to phase out Seat brand by 2029

The Volkswagen board has approved a restructuring plan involving approximately 50,000 potential layoffs. German reports indicate that the group intends to fully phase out the Seat brand by 2029, with Cupra taking its place.

Yesterday, Sep 3
Volkswagen Approved Efficiency Plan: 50,000 Jobs at Risk
Business

Volkswagen Approved Efficiency Plan: 50,000 Jobs at Risk

The Volkswagen supervisory board has unanimously approved a comprehensive efficiency plan that could lead to the reduction of approximately 50,000 jobs. The move aims to bolster the group's competitiveness.

Aug 29, 2026
09:39Walla
Rafael bypasses Qatari boycott: Iron Dome components to be produced at Volkswagen plant
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Rafael bypasses Qatari boycott: Iron Dome components to be produced at Volkswagen plant

The opposition of Qatar, which holds 17% of Volkswagen, will not stop the project: the state of Lower Saxony is expected to replace the automaker as Rafael's partner. The German plant will produce components for the Iron Dome, preventing thousands of layoffs and potentially signaling future system purchases by Berlin.

Aug 27, 2026
14:06Globes
Volkswagen plant in danger of closing: The solution may come from Israel
World

Volkswagen plant in danger of closing: The solution may come from Israel

World press headlines: The Iranian UAV that "changed the face of modern warfare" relies on components from China and costs only about $20,000; in Germany, they are examining the production of parts for the Iron Dome at a Volkswagen plant that is in danger of closing; and in the US, the British organization Palestine Action has been declared a terrorist organization. Globes presents a daily short...

10:52Ynet
The crisis at Volkswagen: Employees fear the layoff of another 50,000 people
Business

The crisis at Volkswagen: Employees fear the layoff of another 50,000 people

Is the situation "critical" as the employees claim, or just "severe" as the CEO says? The truth is that it does not matter how the crisis is defined, because it is clear to everyone that the German luxury company Volkswagen is at an unprecedented low. What is on the agenda? Massive layoffs, factory closures, and a continued inability to cope with the changing automotive market.

Aug 13, 2026
Instead of Volkswagen: Porsche joins forces with China's Xpeng to reduce pollution fines in Europe
Auto

Instead of Volkswagen: Porsche joins forces with China's Xpeng to reduce pollution fines in Europe

German automaker Porsche is set to combine its emissions pool with China's Xpeng. This strategic move aims to meet strict EU environmental standards and avoid substantial financial penalties.

Aug 3, 2026
10:06Ynet
Champion Motors and Volkswagen to Pay 5.6 Million NIS in Compensation for Vehicle Defect
Crime

Champion Motors and Volkswagen to Pay 5.6 Million NIS in Compensation for Vehicle Defect

The Lod District Court has ruled that Champion Motors and Volkswagen must compensate vehicle owners for repairs related to a serial gear selector defect. The companies are required to cover repair costs and emotional damages.

Aug 2, 2026
German Labor Market Flooded with Laid-Off Volkswagen Managers
Career

German Labor Market Flooded with Laid-Off Volkswagen Managers

German automotive giant Volkswagen is laying off hundreds of managers as the industry struggles with Chinese competition. Recruitment experts warn that the market cannot absorb this influx of senior staff.

Jul 30, 2026
19:10Now14
How Volkswagen tried to conquer the skies – and crashed into reality
Auto

How Volkswagen tried to conquer the skies – and crashed into reality

While most of the world was focused on electric cars, Volkswagen was already looking at the next stage. In 2019, the company launched a relatively secret project to develop an electric flying car, intended to allow wealthy individuals to fly between major cities in China in a quiet, fast, and luxurious aircraft. The venture was managed by a small innovation team in Beijing, based on the concept...

Jul 27, 2026
Porsche to Cut 5,000 Jobs — About 12% of Workforce
Career

Porsche to Cut 5,000 Jobs — About 12% of Workforce

German luxury car manufacturer Porsche announced it will cut 5,000 jobs by 2035 as part of a new efficiency package. This represents approximately 12% of the company's total workforce.

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